Woodbrooke opens new garden lounge

A new conservatory-style space opens to the public

Guests at the Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre in Birmingham will have more space to relax following the opening of a new garden lounge. The new conservatory-style area, which links to the dining room, has been officially launched following five months of building work.

The garden lounge provides space for about forty people, who will be able to look out over Woodbrooke’s grounds and lake. There is a wood-burning stove for use in winter.

Previously, there had been no large, dedicated social space in Woodbrooke since the Cadbury Room was converted for use for conferences and teaching sessions. Woodbrooke described the garden lounge as a ‘modern, eco-friendly facility’. It uses ‘porotherm’ walls instead of conventional cavity blockwork.

Donations from trusts, Meetings and individuals have covered most of the cost of the project since it was given the go-ahead last year. Woodbrooke trustees still have £35,000 to raise.

Architect Richard Newman said: ‘Working alongside listed buildings and in a beautiful garden setting is a rare privilege’.

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